A flash of that light came again this time I could see it came from the symbol the tanned man had in his hand.The man stumbled backwards off balance as if struck yet the shot hit the deck in front of him. I blinked still barely able to do anything else. First he has the mind clearing explosion light, and now he has the light of bullet stopping? By this point not only was most of my body numb, so was a good part of my mind.”That’s one down only two left.”The First Mate smugly stated tossing the used flintlock to the side. The look on the Tanned man’s face went from annoyed to fearful,then settled on determined.”I’ll end you abomination.”He responded before charging forward quickly eating up the distance between the two of them. The First Mate just laughed in response before focusing back on the Tan man who wasn’t very far from him anymore. The First Mate.. wasn’t his name Jared? Regardless he started circling to the left making err. Now that I think of it I should check the guys name.

Aaron Paldaris Title First Mate (Church of Light)    Dangerous Known abilities {Holy Repulse} {Divine Protection}

Aaron? Hmm fits I suppose.While I was distracted the two had already clashed. They were exchanging slashes,thrusts, and parries trying to understand their opponents abilities better.It was dramatic.. How badly Aaron was getting his ass kicked. Jared was leading him like a child on a leash. He seemed to know Aaron’s attacks before he even made them dodging,parrying, or even attacking before any of Aaron’s strike had a chance of landing. Already Aaron was bleeding from several cuts along his arms and thighs, he also had a nasty slash across his side dripping blood from each wound he was only getting slower and sloppier as the fight went on. Finally the inevitable happened.Aaron tried to lunge only to slip on his own blood. Jared’s saber seemed to flash in the sunlight and his saber sung as it went towards Aaron’s throat. Yet just as the blade touched Aaron’s neck the light of Bullet.. (And apparently fucking Saber Repelling!!) flashed shoving Jared back.Shadows sprang into existence around Jared preventing the light from directly touching him but he was still shoved back.”Thats twoooo~” Jared … sang? Aaron go to his feet …. Wait his wounds are gone too! Guh...wha... (Sigh). The magic light of bullet stopping,saber repelling, and Healing! (This is some potent and versatile light huh… Where can I get it?)”You may think you have bested me fiend but the fights not over yet.”Aaron stated bringing his sword to guard his chest.” Why is it that people like you always have to say over dramatic things when {Divine Protection} activates? Is it maybe a requirement?”Jared questioned with a … Tired? Look on his face.”And you mock me.Well mock me as you will. I’ll show you the true power of the Church of Light, and wipe you from existence!” Aaron started...preaching? With a fanatical look on his face,his eyes shining with.. well it wasn’t reason I’ll say that.He also started glowing.Yes Fuckin Glowing!! That light started to seep out of him and suddenly he was glowing.”Damn a fanatic.This might be troublesome.”Jared said a serious look coming over him as he adjusted his stance. Uhh this seemed to be getting serious. By now I wasn’t so numb and while I couldn’t stand very well I could probably manage it only problem I’m pretty sure the.. glowing fanatic? Would cut me down if he saw me doing anything really.But an insidious plan sprang to mind.Hmm yes that would work hehe. While I followed through with my devious plot Jared and Aaron started fighting again. While it was apparent Jared was still far more skilled when it came to swordplay and balance Aaron was far faster than before, stronger too as sparks came when their blades crossed, and Jared was being pushed back by the force. But if strength and speed were all that factored into a fight than all of warfare and history would be very different.But the light seeping out of Aaron apparently was the light of Saber uhh weakening and healing. When Jared’s saber cut Aaron it didn’t seem to do as much as it should, what should’ve been deep slash wounds turned into deep scratches and even those faded quickly.The two rapidly drew close to the spot where I used to be.While Aaron was faster and stronger it two things rapidly became apparent. One it wasn’t enough, while he was definitely pressing Jared back, it wasn’t to the point where Jared was in danger of dying.Oh he got cut a couple of times but everytime he did the strange shadow sprang up and covered the wound consuming the .. light that seemed leftover form Aaron’s sword,like poison actually.But for everytime Jared was wounded Aaron was cut at least three times. Two this strange power Aaron was manipulating came with a cost.He was sweating like crazy far more than can just be explained by the sun and temperature (which was actually quite nice this time of year) and the light was slowly getting dimmer on its own not just when Jared got a slash through Aaron’s guard. Finally Aaron in his painting held his sword too low. Jared pulled back a bit then brought his saber down in an over hand swipe. Aaron was quick to twist his blade horizontally and bring it up. But the swipe turned out to be a faint.Seeing Aaron bring his broadsword up desperately Jared suddenly spun, faster than I believed possible, while crouching down and launching a cleaving strike from the side ! However Just before it connected Aaron used the mind clearing uhh I mean {Holy Repulsion} Fortunately I was far further from Aaron then last time he used it and was already lying down so all that happened was I went numb again and slide back a couple of yards.But I forcefully shook off the numbness pinching my limbs and shaking my head. My plot needed absolute focus and control it was about to happen, must hold on just a little more. Apparently {Holy Repulsion} did a lot more than just clear your mind because I was struggling to stay conscious and I had no wound that would justify such a thing, everything was swaying (more than just the waves) and I kept seeing black dots in my sight,uh my head felt funny too.However Jared was far worse off than I was. He had the strange magic shadow of healing yes, but it was blown away him too about feet right into a mast his saber knocked out of his hand.Seeing that Aaron started laughing uhh fantically?(still don’t know exactly what that word means but with that… laugh? It seemed to fit)”See, SEE! The light always triumphs!”He shouted spreading his arms.

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BANG!! It seemed that Jared hadn’t appreciated the monologue much and decided to use his other flintlock to shoot Aaron...again. With another flash of light however the bullet was stopped.”Haaaa!”More with the fanatical laughter oh jolly.Aaron was already in front of Jared his broadsword at Jared’s throat. “Any last words before your destruction filth?”Asked Aaron smugly. Suddenly Jared seeing my cunning and devious plot laughed out loud.Thinking it was self damning laughter Aaron.. Probably grinned smugly I was behind him ok it’s hard to see facial expression but I imagined it rather well(I think).Suddenly Jared looked Aaron in the eyes and said”You know, us pirates are famous for our ambushes.”

BANG!!